Business Enablers
Be a Beacon
An immersive residential program for cybersecurity leaders, where they engage, collaborate and unleash their potential in tackling critical challenges while exploring the diverse roles of CISOs and enhancing their leadership skills.
Kickstart the CISO Engage Offsite with arrival and check-in - Unleashing cybersecurity strategies!
Cyberspace is a new terrain for conflict that has not been well-mapped, unlike the military war zone. Just as ancient cartographers were hampered by their belief that the earth was flat, cybersecurity is hindered by inaccurate beliefs about adversaries and risks. Many of the core concepts that shape our understanding of cybersecurity deserve rethinking.
Security professionals today are establishing the fact that they are not merely gatekeepers of data and systems, but also key enablers of business growth and a beacon of change, demonstrating inclusive leadership skills that drive innovation and strategic thinking.
In this session, Gen. Deependra Hooda will provide unique insights on:
• How organizations could become victims of catastrophic attacks by terrorists or hostile states
• How CISOs can showcase leadership in countering information warfare, drawing parallels from military attacks and the influence of leaders on the team
• How to stay composed during an attack and craft a tactical and strategic defense plan
• Lessons from military leadership in establishing organizational resilience at wire speed by taking control of the situation.
Lt. Gen. Deependra Singh Hooda
Former General Officer Commanding-in-Chief,
Indian Army's Northern Command
Geetha Nandikotkur
Vice President-Conferences, Asia, Middle East and Africa,
ISMG
As cybersecurity leaders, we tend to focus on the negatives. However, to sustain an effective cybersecurity strategy, organizational maturity is paramount. It involves investing in security and budgeting accordingly. Implementing security by design and working with an 'assumed breach' concept are crucial when embracing digital technologies. In this changing world, CISOs have a vital role in developing comprehensive cybersecurity strategies, managing risks and fostering security awareness. They must adapt to evolving needs, leverage advanced technologies and collaborate with government bodies and regulators.
This session will cover:
Organizational maturity
Investments and budgets
Secure by design: New technologies in play
The regulatory environment and government support
CISO’s roles and responsibilities in the changing world
Varun Singla
CISO,
Airtel
Elevate connections and unwind at the CISO Engage Offsite with cocktails and networking dinner - an evening of camaraderie and insights!
Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Rajesh Pant
Former National Cyber Security Coordinator, Prime Minister's Office,
Government of India
Breadth of visibility and depth of insight are foundational to XDR. Many sophisticated threats don’t just attack the endpoint, or the network alone – they attack across a variety of vectors, including email, endpoint, network, identity management, sandboxing and firewall. That’s why you need an XDR solution with a broad range of telemetry and quality of data that can inform your XDR outcomes and provide a holistic and complete view of what is happening across your environment. But it’s not just about gathering insights — incident management is equally important which relates to business risk and prioritization
Mohit Shukla
India Lead -XDR, Threat Detection & Response, APJC,
Cisco
In the ever-evolving threat landscape, CISOs' big focus will be to spearhead initiatives that help them take up leadership roles in navigating from the battlefield to the boardroom. There is a compelling need for them to improve their cyber defense capabilities to combat threats.
CISOs need to bolster their cyber defense strategies, techniques and tactics to develop countermeasures to fight against attacks by applying military techniques, tactics and strategies to bolster resilience.
The Generals will conduct a wartime gaming exercise along with the CISOs to help them adorn the leadership role and build the necessary endurance in responding to attacks.
Lt. Gen. Deependra Singh Hooda
Former General Officer Commanding-in-Chief,
Indian Army's Northern Command
Lt. General (Dr.) Rajesh Pant
Former National Cyber Security Coordinator, Prime Minister's Office,
Government of India
Cybersecurity professionals face skilled adversaries while protecting their organizations from data overload. The rise in AI applications calls for new technologies to empower defenders. As advanced AI adoption increases across various fields, companies need to integrate cutting-edge security tech and AI to prepare their cybersecurity defenses.
The session will cover:
Security required to enable defenders to move at the speed and scale of AI
How to enable organizations to truly defend at machine speed
How should organizations prioritize threats in real time and anticipate threat actors’ moves with continuous reasoning?
Alok Lall
National security Officer,
Microsoft
It would not be an exaggeration to say that organizations today are being continuously challenged with newer forms of attacks as adversaries find innovative ways to infiltrate your systems. It is imperative for security practitioners to define and continually expand a common cybersecurity language that ascertains how adversaries operate. Safeguarding infrastructure and assets from data theft by unscrupulous adversaries continues to be a priority, with phishing, business email compromise, ransomware, and others posing constant threats.
CISOs at the offsite unite to create a MITRE ATT&CK framework to solve problems and develop more effective cybersecurity using adversaries' tactics and techniques to build specific threat models and methodologies to defend against the attack.
Shobha Jagathpal
Managing Director: Global Head Enterprise Security Platforms, India CISO,
Morgan Stanley
Dilip Panjwani
Principal Director - Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) & IT Controller,
Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd.
Manoj Kuruvanthody
CISO & DPO,
Tredence
Sanjeev Singh
CISO and Data Protection Officer,
BirlaSoft
Jacxine Fernandez
CISO,
Bangalore International Airport Ltd
Sammit Potdar
Global Chief Information Security Officer,
Lupin Limited
These sessions are intended for a deep dive into various topics related to developing and deploying solutions.
a) Cyber Combat Readiness in the New-Age Boardrooms
b) Collaborative Defense: Leveraging XDR-as-a-Service for Solving Modern-Day Cybersecurity Challenges
c) Risk-Based Threat Prioritization and Unraveling Correlations Across Multiple Vectors
d) Hardening Your Defences with AI-based Next-Gen Security
e) API Security: The New Security Battleground for CISOs, Can we combat?
f) Preparing the Board Reporting Deck: Are we on the Same Page?
These sessions are intended for a deep dive into various topics related to developing and deploying solutions.
a) Cyber Combat Readiness in the New-Age Boardrooms
b) Collaborative Defense: Leveraging XDR-as-a-Service for Solving Modern-Day Cybersecurity Challenges
c) Risk-Based Threat Prioritization and Unraveling Correlations Across Multiple Vectors
d) Be Cybersmart: Assess & rationalize your cyber portfolio, get up to 207% ROI
e) API Security: The New Security Battleground for CISOs, Can we combat?
f) Preparing the Board Reporting Deck: Are we on the Same Page?
Embark on a royal adventure through the magnificent Jaipur City Palace, where history comes alive, immersing you in its grandeur and captivating tales of royalty.
Experience the opulence of Rajasthan with a traditional royal Rajasthani dinner at the CISO Engage Offsite.
Immerse yourself in a captivating sound healing meditation session, where soothing frequencies and vibrations guide you toward inner harmony, rejuvenating your mind, body and spirit.
Wrap up the memorable CISO Engage Offsite as we bid farewell with check-out and delegates' departures.
In the rapidly disruptive digital landscape, new-age boardrooms focus on preparing businesses for cyber readiness. As reliance on interconnected systems, cloud infrastructure and IoT devices grows, a fresh approach to cyber defense becomes crucial. Boardroom discussions must prioritize cybersecurity investments for data protection, regulatory compliance and safeguarding stakeholders' trust.
Read moreXDR-as-a-service is a relatively new concept that combines threat detection, response and remediation into one unified platform - thus, simplifying management complexities. XDR incorporates network, cloud and application logs, providing a holistic view of threats. By 2027, 40% of organizations will adopt XDR to reduce the need for multiple security vendors.
Read moreIn today’s hybrid, multivendor, multivector landscape, complexity is a major challenge. As threats grow more sophisticated and span across a greater variety of attack vectors, ensuring consistent detection across your environment has never been more critical.
Read moreThe integration of AI in cybersecurity is on the rise, with a projected global market of $38.2 billion by 2026. AI offers efficacy in safeguarding against threats, automating tasks, enhancing accuracy and reducing costs, as well as detecting real-time threats. Organizations must efficiently leverage AI while safeguarding digital assets and operations.
Read moreMany businesses are currently employing an excessive number of security products, consisting of disconnected point solutions that lack integration and are time consuming. Additionally, economic headwinds are further motivating companies to reevaluate their approach to cybersecurity. It's time for organizations to consolidate and streamline their security portfolio to get up to 207% ROI.
Read moreSecurity leaders must address the threat posed by API vulnerabilities, especially in a multi-cloud environment with siloed teams and a limited security budget. Security teams should involve other functions, making them accountable for implementing API security, building an offensive strategy using zero trust, and adding tech layers at the development stage.
Read moreBefore presenting to the board, it is critical to understand how CISOs can craft more effective narratives for them. Successfully instilling a security culture within the organization, besides presenting the investment plan, depends on whether CISOs have buy-in from the decision-makers.
Read moreImmerse yourself in a captivating sound healing meditation session, where soothing frequencies and vibrations guide you toward inner harmony, rejuvenating your mind, body and spirit.
Embark on a royal adventure through the magnificent Jaipur City Palace, where history comes alive, immersing you in its grandeur and captivating tales of royalty.
Indulge in the flavors of Rajasthan with our traditional Rajasthani dinner experience. Savor an array of authentic dishes, bursting with spices and local flavors. The live performances of Rajasthani folk artistes will transport you to the rich cultural heritage of Rajasthan.
Join us at our exclusive engagement for senior thought leaders, where the best minds in the industry discuss pertinent issues that demonstrate their prowess as cybersecurity warriors. Set in an exotic location, this gathering offers a unique experience, where innovation thrives and the future of cybersecurity takes shape.
Exclusive Access
Networking and Collaboration
Innovation and Problem-Solving
Leadership Development
Experiential Learning
Perspective Shift
Inspiring Role Models
Countermeasure Building
Walk-through of CISO Life Cycle
Unleashing Potential
Recreational Activities
Experience Rajasthan
For more information on the CISO Engage Off-site event and registration, please contact Monika Nigha : mnigha@ismg.io and Apurva Menon : amenon@ismg.io.